Behind the screen (Part 1 of The Hunters Mercy Duet)

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Summary

“You were never just a girl on a screen, little doe. You were mine before you even knew my name.” Riley Harper streams horror games alone in her secluded cabin deep in the Washington woods. Sweet, sharp-tongued, and wildly magnetic, she’s everything her growing audience wants. But the moment she hit “Go Live,” he was already there. Watching. Listening. Choosing her. Dante Alaric is a ghost in the system. A protector. A stalker. A man with blood on his hands and Riley’s name carved into the darkest parts of him. He isn’t supposed to feel. Not love. Not guilt. But Riley? She tears him open. And when danger closes in, he’ll stop at nothing to keep her breathing—even if that means shattering the very world she trusts. Dragged into a web of secrets, power, and obsession, Riley begins to question everything—especially herself. Because loving a man like Dante means becoming something else entirely. Something darker. Something unstoppable. Obsession. Power. A love that claws its way through blood and ruin. This isn’t a fairytale. This is the fall.

Genre
Romance
Author
Paantzuu
Status
Complete
Chapters
73
Rating
5.0 1 review
Age Rating
18+

Important note & Character Aesthetic

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IMPORTANT NOTE :

All characters, events, and depictions in this book are entirely fictional. None of the people or organizations referenced herein exists in real life. This story springs from a dark corner of the imagination and is meant purely for entertainment.

This is a dark tale designed to evoke a visceral response and explore unsettling emotions. If any of the themes listed below may be harmful or triggering for you, please consider carefully whether this book is right for your well-being.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or distressed, please reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional. You do not have to face difficult emotions alone—support is available, and you deserve care and understanding.

This novel contains intense and mature themes that may be distressing for some readers. The following elements appear throughout the story:

Torture, Cancer (mentioned), Stalking, Murder, BDSM, Explicit language, Graphic, detailed erotic and violent scenes, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Gore, Consensual non-consent (CNC), Child trafficking, Drugs, Domestic abuse, Conspiracy theories, The occult, Death, Terrorism, Somnophilia

Reader Discretion Is Strongly Advised.

This book ends on a cliffhanger and is part of a darker series. Proceed only if you’re ready to descend.


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